Sale Number: 967
Sale Date:
Important and Superb United States Stamps

1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot Sym. Lot Description Est/Cat Realized
4348   Columbian Exposition Tickets. Complete set of all six colors plus four duplicates, also one smaller ticket and two Caxton Co. envelopes, Very Fine group

Search for comparables

E. 200-300 140
4349   Columbian Exposition Tickets. Six tickets to the exposition, each with different color, also incl. three smaller tickets and somewhat worn envelope, also incl. two unused covers with stamp designs at top left and with illustrated enclosures, fascinating group

Search for comparables

E. 200-300 170
4350 nh 1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., wide Jumbo margins, bright color and fine impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 as 95, $2,600.00 as 98) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

60 375
4351 nh 1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

60 300
4352 nh 1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., attractive margins and exceptionally well-centered, bright color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

60 300
4353 nh 3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautifully centered with wide and balanced margins, bright paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A STAMP WITH STUNNING VISUAL APPEAL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,650.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 98J) and only 14 others share this grade. We have only offered two of these in our previous auctions. (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

160 5,000
4354 nh 3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, beautifully centered with extra wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,650.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 98J) and only 14 others share this grade. We have only offered two of these in our previous auctions. (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

160 4,250
4355 nh 3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., nearly perfect centering, magnificent color and sharp impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

160 650
4356 nh 3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with plate no. 76 selvage at bottom, rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $380.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

160 375
4357 nh 3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., wide margins and superb centering, deep rich color with a detailed impression, inconsequential tiny gum inclusion speck, Extremely Fine Gem (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

160 475
4358 nh 4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,200.00). Only three have graded higher to date. (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

240 4,750
4359 nh 4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, superior centering, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

240 1,200
4360 nh 4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

240 1,400
4361 nh 4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., large Jumbo margins and exceptionally well-centered in addition, lovely pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $660.00 as 90, $2,200.00 as 95) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

240 0
4362 og 4c Columbian (233). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, light pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $295.00 as 95, $600.00 as 98) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

80 300
4363 og 4c Columbian (233). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, almost perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

80 110
4364 nh 5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, balanced Jumbo margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

With 1995 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,450.00 as 95, $9,000.00 as 98) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

260 1,800
4365 nh 5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

With 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,450.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

260 1,300
4366 nh 5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., intense shade and detailed impression showing every detail of the engraving, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE

With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,450.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

260 1,500
4367 nhbl 5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. horizontal block of six, wonderfully fresh, Fine and attractive, Scott Retail as six Mint N.H. singles (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,560 300
4368 nhbl 5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. horizontal block of six, crisp color and attractively centered, Fine-Very Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,560 650
4369 nh 6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, remarkably detailed impression showing every nuance of the engraving, bright paper, long and full perforations all around, perfectly centered

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $9,200.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98 Jumbo) and only four others share this desirable grade. The highest grade we have previously offered is a 95J. A comparison of the P.S.E.'s Population Report for other mid-denomination Columbian stamps indicates how scarce this is in higher grades. For example, the 5c has 20 stamps graded 98 or higher, the 4c has 17 stamps graded 98 or higher and the 3c has 18 graded 98 or higher. The only comparable denomination is the 8c, with eight copies graded 98 or higher. Surprisingly, the 4c through 8c have virtually the same SMQ value, despite the significantly different populations. (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

240 12,000
4370 nh 6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $660.00 as 90, $2,200.00 as 95) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

240 725
4371 nh 6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., intense shade, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $660.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

240 350
4372 nh 6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, fresh and crisp, strong dark color, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

240 250
4373 og 6c Columbian (235). Original gum, barest trace of hinging (appears Mint N.H.), large almost perfectly balanced margins, outstanding color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $295.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

80 250
4374 nhbl 6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, "Z" and plate no. 104 block of eight, fresh, natural crackly original gum, centered right, Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

3,750 800
4375 nh 8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

With 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 as 95, $9,100.00 as 98). (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

215 2,900
4376 nh 8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

215 1,700
4377 nh 8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at left, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $340.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

215 250
4378 nh 8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., choice margins and exceptionally well-centered, dark color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1991 P.F. certificate for block of four (top left stamp) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

215 225
4379 nh 10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., choice margins and beautifully centered, the preferred Grayish Black shade, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

400 450
4380 nh 10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

400 600
4381 nh 10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, fresh and bright, in the preferred Gray Black shade, trivial natural gum bends, Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

400 425
4382 og 10c Columbian (237). Original gum, barely hinged, wonderfully well-centered, in the preferred Gray Black shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $440.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

135 375
4383 nh 15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 .. (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,200.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

750 750
4384 og 15c Columbian (238). Original gum with left selvage, h.r., great centering with exceptionally wide side margins, deep intense color, Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

240 350
4385   15c Columbian (238). Wide margins all around, crisp impression, bold cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $820.00), only two examples have graded higher to date (both 95J) and only two others share this grade (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

75 500
4385A   15c Columbian (238). Wide margins all around, almost perfect centering, crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1985 A.P.S. and 2008 P.F. certificates (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

75 130
4386   15c Columbian (238). Rich color, wide and balanced margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $255.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

75 170
4387 nh 30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, beautiful centering, long and full perforations

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,850.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

850 3,500
4388 nh 30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins

EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

With 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,350.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

850 1,200
4389 nh 30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,350.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

850 1,400
4390 nh 30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

850 300
4391 nh 30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $315.00 as 70, $850.00 as 80) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

850 325
4392 og 30c Columbian (239). Original gum, faintly hinged, wide margins, almost perfectly balanced, delightful color and clear impression, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

275 375
4393 og 30c Columbian (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered, bright color and crisp impression, Very Fine and choice (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

275 150
4394   30c Columbian (239). Bright color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of Boston registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $290.00 as 90, $840.00 as 95) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

90 350
4395 og 50c Columbian (240). Original gum, beautifully centered, fresh, intense color, Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

600 300
4396   50c Columbian (240). Choice margins and nearly perfect centering, incredibly intense shade, neat corner cancel, Extremely Fine Gem (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

180 700
4397 og $1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, h.r., choice centering, fresh bright color, Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,200 750
4398 ogbl $1.00 Columbian (241). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, rich fiery color, top right stamp tiny natural inclusion, Fine - Very Fine, an attractive and scarce block in fresh and sound condition (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

5,250 1,700
4399 ogbl $1.00 Columbian (241). Block of four, original gum, rich color, centered to bottom, perfs close to barely touch, about Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

5,250 1,300
4400   $1.00 Columbian (241). Tied by cork and New Oxford Pa. circular datestamp on blue piece, rich fiery color and mostly face-free cancel, Fine and attractive (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

650 200
4401   $1.00 Columbian (241). Well-centered, New York double oval cancel, Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

650 200
4402 og $2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, wonderful centering with choice margins, wide at sides, strong color with a proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,250 1,500
4403 og $2.00 Columbian (242). Bottom imprint, "AA" and plate no. 105 strip of four, original gum, pos. 2-4 thin spots, trivial on pos. 4, pos. 1 sound, Very Good appearance (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

9,000 3,250
4404 ogbl $2.00 Columbian (242). Block of four, original gum, small hinge reinforcement between top pair, centered to right, perfs essentially clear, about Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

5,500 1,200
4405   $2.00 Columbian (242). Well-centered, light registry oval cancel, Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $700.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

650 350
4406   $2.00 Columbian (242). Almost perfectly centered, rich color, oval registry cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $980.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

650 425
4407 og $3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, lightly hinged, precisely centered, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,900 1,300
4408 ogbl $3.00 Columbian (243). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, vibrant color, right perfs touch on top left stamp, clear on others, Fine (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

10,000 2,100
4409   $3.00 Columbian (243). Choice margins and near-perfect centering, magnificent deep intense color, neat unobtrusive corner circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, lovely used example, with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,000 2,900
4410   $3.00 Columbian (243). Wonderfully well-centered, rich color and light cancel, Very Fine and choice, a handsome used example of the $3.00 Columbian, with 2008 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,450.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,000 950
4411   $3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Magnificent centering with choice color and impression, unobtrusive duplex cancel, small internal crease, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,000 400
4412 og $4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244a). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color in this distinctive sub-shade, wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE ROSE CARMINE SHADE.

With 1991 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,350.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

2,600 2,800
4413 og $4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, deep rich color

EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN WITH ORIGINAL GUM.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,350.00) (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

PSE Population Report

2,600 2,600
4414 og $4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, handsome centering with strong intense color

EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL $4.00 COLUMBIAN WITH ORIGINAL GUM.

with 1985 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

2,600 2,900
4415 ogbl $4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244a). Block of four, original gum, lovely bright color, light corner thin top left stamp

FINE-VERY FINE. ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING WELL-CENTERED $4.00 COLUMBIAN BLOCKS.

As dollar-value Columbian blocks are broken to feed the demand for choice singles, well-centered blocks such as this are becoming scarcer. (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

13,000 4,000
4416   $4.00 Columbian (244). Tied on piece by completely face-free "Cincinnati Sta. E Recd Dec 13 2PM 93" circular datestamp, incredibly deep rich color, Very Fine, exceptionally handsome (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,300 800
4417 og $5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and impression

VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN.

With 1983 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

3,000 1,600
4418 og $5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, uncommonly wide margins approaching Jumbo dimensions, intense shade, Very Fine, with 1978 and 1988 P.F. certificates (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

3,000 1,800
4419   $5.00 Columbian (245). Exceptionally well-centered, tiny part of the rim of a face-free circular datestamp at right, almost blends in with the design, internal crease at right, otherwise Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

1,500 750
4420° ogbl $5.00 Columbian (245). Block of four with selvage at right, original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression

VERY FINE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

With 2008 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

15,000 9,500
4421 ogbl $5.00 Columbian (245). Block of four, original gum, attractive margins and strong shade, inconsequential corner bend or crease top right

FINE-VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE BLOCK OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN.

As dollar-value Columbian blocks are broken to feed the demand for choice singles, well-centered blocks such as this are becoming scarcer. (Image Magnifier)

Search for comparables

15,000 4,750
previous page | next page | return to index